Moon phase tonight in Los Angeles
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Moonrise & moonset in Los Angeles — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 40% | 01:31 | 15:12 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 30% | 02:41 | 15:51 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 20% | 03:48 | 16:24 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 12% | 04:52 | 16:53 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 6% | 05:55 | 17:21 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 06:58 | 17:48 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:00 | 18:15 |
Times local to Los Angeles (America/Los_Angeles). “—” means the Moon doesn't rise or set during that calendar night.
A new Moon is the best time for stargazing — with no moonlight, faint stars, the Milky Way and meteor showers all show far better. A full Moon is beautiful but floods the sky with light — see the full moon calendar for the year's dates and names. For the darkest upcoming nights in Los Angeles, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Los Angeles
What is the Moon phase tonight in Los Angeles?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (40% illuminated) as seen from Los Angeles.
What time does the Moon rise in Los Angeles tonight?
The Moon rises around 01:31 and sets around 15:12 local time. Moonrise shifts roughly 30–60 minutes later each night — the 7-night table on this page has the exact times.
When is the next full Moon?
The next full Moon — the Hunter's Moon — is on Monday 26 October; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Los Angeles?
Moonlight is significant tonight (40% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Los Angeles stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Los Angeles (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.